Family car rental customers may be interested to hear of the return of Michelin I-Spy books, which have proven to be popular on road journeys over the last 60 years.After a seven-year hiatus, the guides will be back in bookshops and a new generation of children will have the opportunity to spot their photographs in [...]
Christmas Day and Boxing Day may be the best time for car hire in the UK, a recent study has suggested.Statistics from Virgin Money show that the festive break is one of the safest times to be on the roads. Insurance claims fall to a seventh of the average number on Christmas Day and the [...]
Gatwick Airport’s new owner has pledged to improve passenger services, making it easier for people to travel.Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) will concentrate on security, check-in and investment to enrich the customer’s flying experience.The company aims to modernise the airport in the most cost effective way, while improving efficiency and competing with other London airports.As part [...]
Aviscar hire has picked up three major honours at the 2009 World Travel Awards, the equivalent to the Oscars for the travel and tourism industry.The car rental company was named North America’s leading car hire and the world’s leading business car rental company, both for the fourth year in a row.It also received the Caribbean’s [...]
A new range of self-weighing suitcases is to be launched early next year, which could improve the airport experience for travellers.The bags weigh both themselves and their contents at the touch of a button and have been produced by Intelligent Luggage.Anyone planning car hire from Heathrow airport could find that they have one less thing [...]
England’s National Trails have been recommended as an ideal way to enjoy the great outdoors for car hire customers and other holidaymakers.According to Natural England, everyone in the country lives within 50 miles of one of the routes, so they may be within easy reach of anyone planning to hire a car for a day."We [...]
Car hire customers planning to visit the Lake District for a walking holiday have been advised that it is still possible to do.Recent days have seen flooding affect the area, damaging a number of paths.But Mark Eccles, head of countryside services at Lake District National Park, explained that work to address the problem is well [...]
Britons planning to compare car hire prices may wish to consider the Volkswagen Polo, as it has received a prestigious accolade.The vehicle was named Car of the Year by jurors voting for the European award, with its safety features one of the main reasons.An advanced range of engines was also said to have caught judges’ [...]
Car rental customers could find that the roads of the UK are safer this festive season, as efforts to reduce drink-driving have been stepped up.Public health minister Gillian Merron announced the launch of a mobile phone application that helps people track their alcohol consumption.She explained that it is "all too easy to lose track" at [...]
Car hire customers who are flying with easyJet could find that it is now easier to check in.The budget airline announced that it is extending its online check-in facility to those who have hold baggage, with the service previously only available to customers with hand luggage.Travellers looking for car hire in Liverpool will find that [...]